My daughter and I are headed out of town this weekend on a girls' getaway (well, I'll be doing some work, too, but it's mainly a weekend to play!) and part of our emergency plan is talking this week about what she should do if we get separated. It's also part of our plan for her … [Read more...]

Hey friends! I've got some fun projects to share this week, but I haven't had much time to write! The first week of August is always busy around here - but FUN busy! My son and I have birthdays about a week apart, and we just threw him a little party over the weekend. I'm not … [Read more...]

Hey guys! Today's post sponsor, CloudPets™, has been a HUGE hero in my house! I can't wait to show you my daughter's new favorite toy, Popcorn. (Yes, she wanted to name it Popcorn, so hey, Popcorn it is!) We've been playing with this new toy all week, sending messages back … [Read more...]

Oh, the pressure of being a parent. Raise your hand if you can relate! I’m certainly feeling it. There’s something about this age my kids are at, where they are soaking up every little detail, learning, repeating, imagining, and creating… Are we doing enough? Are we helping them … [Read more...]

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You may have seen my photos recently about our bathroom makeover, and we had to make a lot of choices about what needed to be upgraded, what would give us the most … [Read more...]

Hello, and welcome! I'm Adrianne, an artist, author, designer, and blogger in mid Michigan. I work from home, chase my two kids, and this once-city-girl is learning how to care for chickens and adjusting to life out in the country.
I have a compulsion for daily creativity... sometimes it's jewelry-making, paper crafting, metal stamping, mixing and baking, or giving new life to recycled items. But with 2 young kids, time is short! My goal here at Happy Hour Projects is to share projects and tips that you can do in an hour or less. The ideas you find here are designed to add a little creativity in your day, no matter how much (or how little) time you have!